I have a relative who has recently moved into a new home. During the moving process the previous occupier seemed a bit strange whenever we asked about the neighbours. We have since discovered that there was a huge row between them that end with the arrest of the neighbour on at least 3 occassions. We have also discovered that the neighbour the other side is also extending which the previous occupier was fully aware of but did not tell us.
We have a signed document from the previous occupier to say that there has been no problems with the neighbour. Is there anything we can do and we feel we have been misinformed. We have contacted our solicitor and they have not responded.
Thanks
2007-04-12 19:57:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
During the process of moving the neighbours had not submitted their planning application so it would have not have shown up. We have become friendly with the neighbours and they are happy that the owner has moved. We just feel we should have been told about these things.
2007-04-12 20:07:19 · update #1
The previous occupier must tell you of any disputes that have taken place between neighbours. Your solicitor should be able to help you on this.
However, regarding the extension your solicitor should have performed a local search that should have shown any planning permissions or applications that affect your property. If they didn't mention this they they have neglected their duties and again you should take this up with your solicitors.
2007-04-12 20:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by stigy_dog 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When your vendor sold the property, he would have filled in a sellers disclosure form which would have details of everything about the property, including whether they have had any disputes with the neighbours. This form is part of the contract. If the vendor knowingly gives false information, then the buyer can sue them for damages.
The intervention of the authorities i.e. council, police, would make the neighbour dispute official - which would have to be declared.
Your relative can therefore sue the vendor for damages. Examples of damages include the loss of value suffered by the property due to having bad neighbours, loss of earnings due to ill health.
If his solicitor won't respond, then instruct another solicitor....
2007-04-15 02:30:20 · answer #2 · answered by nemesis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For neighbour dispute.. I don't know. However if you've got a signed document from him which states he is unaware of any neighbour conflicts/dispute.. then I'd say you have some comeback. Problem is that you've probably paid for it now.. and courts won't really want to know imo.. + it may be expensive to pursue him for incorrectly disclosing about the neighbour.
Extending what ? His home. A building extension ?
If so that is something your solicitor should have found out when doing all the paperwork.. local search ect.
2007-04-12 20:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by Joe Bloggs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legally they have to tell you about neighbour disputes. It also sounds like the solicitor has not done much of a job. You may need to get a new solicitor. Might be a good idea to complain to trading standards to find out your rights in this case and to make them aware of your solicitor's shortcomings.
2007-04-12 20:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by brian t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Know you are not going crazy, when I moved into a place with electric stove I had to adjust too. When you are baking it does seem to cook faster than gas. Reduce the cooking time not the temperature, where is you might have cooked that cake for 30 minutes cook it 25 minutes, also get a oven thermometer to make sure it is at the right cooking degree, some place replace knobs and the gages could be off.
2016-05-19 15:23:38 · answer #5 · answered by dorothy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, the owner didn't have to say anything about anything. Unless there was something done in court, then it would be public knowledge on file if you had looked.
In my old house, my neighbor had 2 great danes that barked every day for up to 13 hours a day, no joke. He was such a d**k about it, too, no matter how many times I said, "Dude, come on." I dealt with it for 2 years, all the other neighbors got pissed about it too, called animal control, etc.
I put my house on the market to sell. If people came over to see it and they heard the dogs and were like, Hell no, thenthats that. But legally, I didnt have to say anything to anyone. It has nothing to do with the said property.
2007-04-13 07:25:59 · answer #6 · answered by CJ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
contacting the solicitor is what i would have said you do....but also remember you are new there, surely it wouldnt hurt to try and become friendly with your new neighbours, you may have to remind them that you arent the old owner....as for the extension, not being told about it is unfair, but surely you be able to be adult about the whole thing....i hope this is sorted for you
2007-04-12 20:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by deni 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends where you live. In the US some states neighbor disputes are considered "material facts" that must be disclosed but this is not true in most places. But even if it is in your location and they did lie in writing - your legal remedy would be the right to void the sale. If you are happy in the house and don't want to move you are not entitled to additional compensation.
2007-04-12 22:30:08 · answer #8 · answered by baktum2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
<>If the previous owner made a false statement (especially in writing!) and there are documented problems that he lied about, then the sale could be nullified. You need to speak to a lawyer...if yours won't answer, contact another one.
2007-04-12 20:01:15 · answer #9 · answered by druid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you are in a good legal position, hopefuilly your solicitor should repsond soon but yes lying on the property information sheets is illegal and you can take the vendor to court about it
2007-04-12 20:19:38 · answer #10 · answered by Jody W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋